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Bird Seed & Weeds

Posted by rjordan392 Pa. (My Page) on
Sun, Oct 23, 11 at 16:38

I am thinking about installing a bird feeder next Spring in my rear yard that is planted with tall fescue. My concern is: Can bird seed germinate and grow weeds?


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RE: Bird Seed & Weeds

I've never seen it do so.


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RE: Bird Seed & Weeds

yes it can. When in So Calif, my yard ended up with a mound underneath it, a mixture of sprouting seeds, hulls and strange growth. I used to purchase the least expensive bird seed I could find. Since I moved to Idaho I have been using a no sprout bird food without any issue. I now have 3 feeders (over grass and planters). It's more expensive, but I notice I have no waste product underneath.


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RE: Bird Seed & Weeds

Thanks,
I plan to purchase sunflower seed that is hulled and millet seed with the least amount of weed seed.


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